JENPAS UG Exam Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme, Exam Mode & Duration

JENPAS UG 2026 ( JENPAS UG )

Rupali Pruthi
Updated on May 27, 2026 16:23 IST

By Rupali Pruthi, Deputy Manager - Editorial

JENPAS UG Exam Pattern 2026: The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has prescribed the exam pattern for JENPAS UG 2026 examination. The JENPAS UG 2026 comprises two papers, Paper I and Paper II. As per the JENPAS UG 2026 exam pattern, both papers are of 1.5 hours duration. Both papers carry a weightage of 115 marks. In Category 1 questions, candidates get 1 mark for each correct answer. However, there is a negative marking of -1/4 marks for each wrong answer. In Category 2 questions, candidates get 2 marks for each correct answer and there is no negative marking.

The detailed JENPAS UG paper pattern 2026 is shared on this page. Candidates are advised to carefully read and understand the JENPAS UG pattern to know the details about the exam structure.

Also Read: Top Nursing & Paramedical Colleges Through JENPAS UG

Table of contents
  • JENPAS UG Exam Pattern Highlights 2026
  • JENPAS UG Exam Pattern 2026
  • JENPAS UG Best Books for Preparation
  • JENPAS UG Previous Year Question Papers
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JENPAS UG Exam Pattern Highlights 2026

Go through the highlights of the JENPAS UG 2026 Exam Pattern to have an idea about the entrance exam-

JENPAS UG Exam Particulars

JENPAS UG Exam Pattern

Exam Mode

Offline

No. of Questions

100

Questions Format

Multiple Choice Questions (Objective type)

Language

Bilingual (Bengali and English)

Total Sections

Five

Question in Each Section

20

Duration

90 Minutes (1.5 Hours)

Total Marks

115

Negative Marking

Yes (Category I questions)

No (Category II questions) 

Also Read: List of Top Government Colleges Accepting JENPAS UG Score

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Will JENPAS UG exam be provided in Bengali language?
A: 

The JENPAS UG questions will be provided in both English and Bengali language (except Basic English and Logical Reasoning). Candidates will have to prepare for the exam accordingly.

Q:   What type of questions are asked in JENPAS UG exam?
A: 

In JENPAS UG entrance exam, there will be objective type questions. Candidates will be given MCQ-type questions with four options each. Out of the four options, only one option will be correct. In case the candidate choses the incorrect option, 0.25 mark (one-fourth mark) will be deducted. 

Q:   Who sets the JENPAS UG exam pattern?
A: 

JENPAS UG exam pattern is decided by the exam conductinb body, West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB). When the official notification is released, WBJEEB releases an exam prospectus in which the JENPAS UG exam pattern gets elaborated for the applicants. In case of any changes in the JENPAS UG exam pattern, WBJEEB will mention about it, in the exam prospectus. 

Q:   What is the JENPAS UG marking scheme?
A: 

There will be MCQs in the JENPAS UG exam. Each question will carry four options. Only one option will be correct. Correct response will yield 1 (one) mark for each question. The question paper will carry 100 questions of total 115 marks.

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JENPAS UG Exam Pattern 2026

The JENPAS UG exam will have 100 objective-type questions. There will be four options against each question. The candidate will have to choose one correct option among the four choices. The UG level entrance exam will be conducted in pen and paper format (offline mode). A duration of 90 minutes (1.5 hours) will be allotted to attempt the exam. 

JENPAS UG Exam Pattern 2026: Paper I

As per the JENPAS UG Paper I pattern, 115 marks are divided among 100 questions. Further, there are two types of questions, Category 1 and Category 2. There is no negative marking for Category 2 questions, whereas for other questions, there is a negative marking of 1/4 marks. Find out the JENPAS pattern for Paper I below-

Subject

Category 1 Questions

Category 2 Questions

Total Marks

Physics

15

5

25

Chemistry

15

5

25

Biology

15

5

25

Basic English

20

-

20

Health Aptitude

20

-

20

Total

85

15

115

JENPAS UG Exam Pattern 2026: Paper II

As per the JENPAS UG Paper II pattern, 115 marks are divided among 100 questions. Further, there are two types of questions, Category 1 and Category 2. There is no negative marking for Category 2 questions, whereas for other questions, there is a negative marking of 1/4 marks. Find out the JENPAS pattern for Paper II below-

Subject

Category 1 Questions

Category 2 Questions

Total Marks

Physical Science

25

5

35

Mathematics

10

5

20

General Knowledge

10

5

20

Basic English

20

-

20

Logical Reasoning

20

-

20

Total

85

15

115

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Will I be able to change the responses once entered in the JENPAS UG OMR sheet?
A: 

Response marked in the JENPAS UG OMR sheet cannot be edited/changed/erased/modified. Filling the circle/bubble incompletely, filling with pencil, cross mark, tick mark, dot mark, circular mark, over writing, scratching, erasing, white ink, marking outside the circle/bubble etc. is not allowed to answer the questions.

Q:   Is there any negative marking in JENPAS UG exam?
A: 

No, there is no negative marking in JENPAS UG exam for category-II questions. In both paper I and paper II, there will be two categories of questions in the exam. The category-II questions will not attract any negative marking for the candidates. Salient features of category-II questions are: Candidates is free to choose one/more options. Not attempting the questions will lead to 0 marks. However, for Category I questions, - ¼ (25% negative) marks will be deducted for choosing incorrect options. 

Q:   What is the mode of answering question in the JENPAS UG entrance exam?
A: 

JENPAS UG entrance exam questions are to be answered on specially designed optical machine-readable response (OMR) sheet, which will be evaluated by Optical Mark Recognition method. Candidates will indicate response to the questions by darkening the appropriate circle/bubble completely with blue/black ink ballpoint pen.

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JENPAS UG Best Books for Preparation

JENPAS UG 2026 is a coveted entrance exam for which aspirants appear every year in the state of West Bengal. To ace the exam, it is important to know the right strategy and prepare for it accordingly. The right set of books to prepare for the JENPAS UG entrance exam will help the candidates fetch good merit in the exam.

Know the list of best books given below for the JENPAS UG exam preparation. Take a look at the list of the JENPAS UG best books:

JENPAS UG Preparation Books

Author

JENPAS(UG) Entrance Practice (BEN)

Santra Publication

GoTo Guide for JENPAS (UG) Paper I with Previous Year Solved Papers | West Bengal Joint Entrance Nursing, Paramedical & Allied Sciences

Disha Experts 

JENPAS-UG [4th Edition] Paper - 1, Category -1 & Category-2

Goutam Kr. Bose, Alok Maity, and Chandan Mondal 

RAY O MARTIN JENPAS- UG CRACKER (16000+ QUESTIONS & SOLUTIONS)

Debanjan Mondal, Nilanjan Mondal 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is it important to refer books to prepare for the JENPAS UG exam?
A: 

Books are a trusted source of exam preparation. As WBJEEB does not release any official syllabus for the exam preparation, the JENPAS UG exam preparation books provide ample study learning material to prepare for the exam. However, candidates can thoroughly revise Class 11 and Class 12 syllabus to appear for the exam.

Q:   Is it mandatory to appear for the mock tests to prepare for the JENPAS UG exam?
A: 

Appearing for the JENPAS UG mock tests will strengthen the exam preparation. It will aid candidates analyse their strength and weakness in the areas which needs improvement. JENPAS UG mock tests will also guide candidates regarding their plan of action to score high percentile in the exam.

Q:   Are there any books available for JENPAS UG exam preparation?
A: 

Yes, there are multiple books available for the JENPAS UG exam preparation. Candidates can refer to the list of books mentioned below to prepare for the entrance:

1. RAY O MARTIN JENPAS- UG CRACKER (16000+ QUESTIONS & SOLUTIONS)

2. JENPAS (UG) Entrance Practice (BEN)

3. JENPAS-UG [4th Edition] Paper - 1, Category -1 & Category-2

4. GoTo Guide for JENPAS (UG) Paper I with Previous Year Solved Papers | West Bengal Joint Entrance Nursing, Paramedical & Allied Sciences

Q:   Can I refer to the JENPAS UG previous year question papers to prepare for the exam?
A: 

Yes, the JENPAS UG previous year question papers are easily available for the exam preparation. Candidates will be able to find them on the Shiksha website. They are freely available for download. The JENPAS UG previous year question papers will help candidates understand the exam expectations and difficulty level.

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JENPAS UG Previous Year Question Papers

The WBJEEB releases the JENPAS UG Previous Year Question Papers on the official website for candidates who want to prepare for the upcoming attempt. Candidates can check and download the JENPAS UG Previous Year Papers to practice for the exam. They are quite helpful in enabling the aspirants understand the exam pattern and the difficulty level. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many sections are there in the JENPAS UG entrance exam?
A: 

In JENPAS UG exam there will be five sections namely, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Basic English, and Logical Reasoning. In each section there will be 20 MCQs. Questions from the physics, chemistry, and biology section will be of 25 marks per section. Questions from English and LR will be of 20 marks per section. In all there will 100 questions of 115 marks.

Q:   Is JENPAS UG an easy or difficult entrance exam?
A: 

JENPAS UG is an offline (Pen & Paper Mode) entrance exam conducted by West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB). As per exam analysis conducted for previous year exams, it is a moderately difficult exam. A good preparation strategy will help candidates appear for exam without much difficulty. JENPAS UG is conducted for duration of 1.5 hours each for 2 papers (each carries 50 questions). Candidates need to answer Multiple Choice Questions and medium of exam is both in English and Bengali language. 

Hope this helped your query! All the best!

Q:   How many papers are there in JENPAS (UG) Entrance Test?
A: 

JENPAS (UG)-2025 entrance test will consist of two papers namely, Paper-I (For all courses other than BHA) and Paper-II (For BHA only). Candidates will have to appear for both the exams. 

Q:   How many questions are asked in JENPAS UG Exam?
A: 

JENPAS UG entrance exam comprises two papers of 50 questions each. It carries a total of 100 objective type Questions. As far as the marking scheme is concerned, for every correct answer, candidates will get 2 marks and for each wrong answer, 0.5 marks will be deducted. Candidates will be provided 90 minutes to solve the entire question paper. 

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Previously, in later counseling rounds, closing rank extented upto 12,748 for general category.So, you can easily get admission at KPC Medical College and Hospital for CCT with a ENPAS UG rank of 9,478.

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Akanksha Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Students can download JENPAS UG result using the process shared below:

  • Visit WBJEE JENPAS UG website.
  • Click on the rank card link.
  • Login using login details, i.e. application number and date of birth.
  • The individual result will display on screen
  • Download the result.

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Virajita Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

The JENPAS UG result 2026 has been released. The WBJEE declared the JENPAS UG results on July 24, 2026.

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Mukul Pruthi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

The WBJEE is expected to release the JENPAS UG result in July 2026. Candidates need to visit the official website to check their results.

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Virajita Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

The WBJEE released the JENPAS UG final answer key 2026 on July 24. Candidates can download the JENPAS answer key by visiting the WBJEEB website.

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Anangsha B

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

Candidates can download the JENPAS UG admit card using the process below-

  • Go to the website- wbjeeb.nic.in.
  • Click on the admit card link.
  • Enter the login details.
  • Download the hall ticket.
  • Take its printout.

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Piyush Bhandari

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

The JENPAS UG admit card 2026 was released on May 29. Candidates can download the JENPAS UG admit card or hall ticket using their login details.

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Satyendra Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

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